A Very Supernatural Christmas: A Holiday Novella of the Unnatural Brethren

by Silvana G. Sánchez

They survived blood magic and resurrection spells. Can they survive Christmas dinner?Six months pregnant and wielding unprecedented power, witch Cassandra Deveraux has decided that her dysfunctional supernatural family needs something a Christmas celebration. In May. Because timing, like family, is what you make it.

The guest list reads like a supernatural disaster

One cynical vampire who's allergic to optimismTwo rival dragon shifters fighting for the same throneA bear king willing to atone for unforgivable sinsA wolf-witch toddler whose emotions control the weatherAnd enough ancient grudges to fill a Gothic novelWhat could possibly go wrong?

Everything.

But beneath the chaos lies something the truth that family isn't about perfect moments. It's about broken people choosing each other anyway. About showing up even when you'd rather burn the place down. About finding light in the darkest places.

Pour the mulled wine. Light the candles. And pray the guests survive the night.


A Very Supernatural Christmas is a gothic holiday tale of found family, second chances, and the beautiful disaster that happens when vampires, shifters, and witches gather under one roof.

Fans of Kerri Maniscalco, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and gothic paranormal romance will love this special installment of the Unnatural Brethren series!

196 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 24, 2025

About the author

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Silvana G. Sánchez weaves tales of forbidden love and redemption. Her pen blurs the lines between good and evil, writing compelling heroes and irresistible villains with a heart of gold.
She lives her own happily ever after with her dashing prince, Eric, and darling son, David, in their home in the mystical city of Guadalajara, Mexico.
Don’t be afraid to drop her a line. She doesn't bite. Not always, anyway.

Reviews

[Morally_Gray_Nola · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed, I cried, I fell in love all over again—with these amazing characters. If my family were magically inclined/supernatural, this would be us. Quirky, bickering, lovable, messy, beautiful chaos. Deliciously dark where it needs to be. Funny in all the right places. Hitting the softest places of my heart like it has them mapped out. This is a ‘Can’t Miss’ read.

*** Recommended ***

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Manuela Molteni · Rating 5 out of 5]

If Christmas had fangs, sarcasm, and a deeply questionable guest list, it would look exactly like A Very Supernatural Christmas. This book is not just festive—it’s feral, chaotic, and so outrageously funny it should probably come with a warning label and a glass of something strong.

Let’s be clear: if you love the Unnatural Brethren, this one feels like coming home for the holidays… only to realize your family includes vampires, witches, and beings who should never, ever be trusted with holiday planning. Silvana G. Sánchez once again does what she does best: turns dysfunction into an art form and wraps it in tinsel dipped in dark humor.

Ivan, our beloved vampire and eternal narrator of poor life choices, steals the show—as expected. His voice is sharp, sarcastic, and perfectly unimpressed by the madness unfolding around him. Watching this entire Christmas catastrophe through his eyes is half the joy. The other half is seeing how spectacularly wrong a “simple” holiday gathering can go when supernatural beings and unresolved chaos are involved. Spoiler: disaster is not just possible, it’s scheduled.

Despite the mayhem (or rather, because of it), the book is fast-paced, action-packed, and laugh-out-loud funny in that deliciously dark way that makes you feel slightly unhinged for enjoying it so much. Every scene lands, every joke hits, and not a single word feels out of place. Editing? Timing? Execution? Impeccable. This is one of those rare reads where you wouldn’t dare touch a sentence—because perfection, darling, should be left alone.

As a holiday book, it’s unconventional. As a supernatural romp, it’s elite. As a year-ender? Absolutely flawless. The perfect brooch to close the year with blood, chaos, and festive insanity.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be patiently (read: not patiently at all) waiting for the next generation of vampire-witches to arrive. I’ll be there on day one, popcorn in hand, tea in the other, cheering like it’s a front-row seat to the most unhinged family saga ever written.

[Amy Nolan · Rating 5 out of 5]

One morning, Silvana G. Sanchez woke up and realized her series of supernatural chaos, dark broody shapeshifters, and witches simply needed a Christmas episode. Naturally, she wrote it—and absolutely nailed it.

Silvana G. Sanchez masterfully transforms a supernatural family of shapeshifters and witches into something wonderfully familiar, capturing the warmth and chaos of an everyday human family at Christmas.

From the very first page, the story grips you and never lets go. The sharp, quick-witted sarcasm had me laughing out loud, only to be followed moments later by an unexpected emotional gut punch that left me teary-eyed. It’s a heartfelt, funny, and deeply moving read that balances humor and emotion with remarkable skill.

This may be a quick-witted novella she has added to her arsenal of novels, but it alone has made me eager to dive headfirst into the Unnatural Brethren series.

I look forward to reading more from this amazing author in the future

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I really enjoyed this short read, Christmas in May was a great idea and I really liked the meaning and motivation behind it all. I went into this without having read the actually series but I have to say these characters have caught my interest and i definitely will be going back to read the first books. I loved the humour and simple conversations, they had me smiling especially Ivan and his sarcasm.

I would recommend reading the books before this one to really get all the context for what was going on, however, I still very much enjoyed this read so it all worked out for me!

Also Katya was a cutie and who wouldn’t want it to snow indoors and ruin the carpets. Overall this was a really nice short read, while I didn’t know the context for these characters actions I felt that it didn’t matter that I hadn’t read the first few books as things were explained perfectly so I got the idea pretty quickly and it’s peaked my interest!

[Nupur · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Very Supernatural Christmas by Silvana G. Sánchez was such a fun, chaotic, and surprisingly wholesome holiday read. It’s not your typical cozy Christmas story , it’s got supernatural drama, messy emotions, and that “everything is going wrong but it’s still kind of perfect” vibe.
What I loved most was the found family feel. The characters are all kinds of supernatural chaos, but their bond and the way they show up for each other makes the story really heartwarming. There’s also a nice romantic touch in between all the madness, and the banter with interactions kept me entertained the whole time.
It’s a short novella, so it doesn’t go super deep, but it’s perfect if you want something quick, festive, and different, like a paranormal Christmas special with humor, heart, and mayhem.

[Mary Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing! Starting with that wonderful picture at the beginning, which should be a poster or a 1,000 piece puzzle, just gorgeous! Then we have the intro from Ivan and Cassandra's planning, decorating and praparations. The book get sweetly sincere in the Secret Santa chapters, heartstrings tugged. In true Silvana fashion, things get dark and Nik is at the center of it all. But, don't forget Katya's powers. Hopefully, this story comtinues, we are too invested in these characters to have a long wait!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of The Unnatural Brethren world.
'A Very Supernatural Christmas is a gothic holiday tale of found family, second chances, and the beautiful disaster that happens when vampires, shifters, and witches gather under one roof.'

The characters were as always dark, stoic, intense and fun?! Plot was intriguing and well paced. World building continues to excel and impress. All in all a great addition to the series. Enjoyed immensely and highly recommend this series.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Karen Sorg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cassandra had a horrible Christmas in December so she is having one in May. Her husband could not get to her, becasue she was held captive, even though she was pregnant. She broke free and now she wants to have a Christmas with a secret Santa drawing. She invites them all: Ivan, Dristan, Gavriil, Juliet, Sam, Nik, Vlad, Anya, Katya, Luciana, Clarrissa and Kaisner and will not tolerate any hateful things happening n this new family.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Vanessa Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story of supernatural's getting together for Christmas in May. This story just showed that like all families, you have fights, crying and a good time. The longer I read the story the more I fell in the love with the characters. This is definitely a story to read, and I cannot wait to go back and find the other books in the series to read what happened before this one.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Earth Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well nothing can go wrong with a Christmas celebration in May with a house full of stubborn, imperfect supernatural beings that have chosen to be a family. RIGHT!
Read this wonderfully written story and find out how chaotic this Christmas gathering went.
This story is absolutely divine. Through everything chosen family means something. Yes indeed.
Silvana has created a very wonderful, magical Christmas story. That is a must read.
Enjoy everyone.

[Debdutch · Rating 5 out of 5]

“A Very Supernatural Christmas” by Silvana G. Sanchez

-A gothic, chaotic holiday story full of found family, second chances, and supernatural mayhem. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.

Darkly funny and unexpectedly emotional, with Secret Santa moments that tug at the heart. The cast is intense, stoic, and wildly entertaining, with strong world-building and steady pacing.

A feral, festive addition to the series that leaves the reader wanting more.

[LizJ. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Very Supernatural Christmas: A Holiday Novella of the Unnatural Brethren by Silvana G. Sánchez is a wonderful holiday story with and all the chaos of family with all the feels. A lovely dark Gothic tale that I loved reading!

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Edith-Marie Buonacore · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have completely enjoyed this series that she has written. This is playful, heartfelt, emotional, and unstable. We all know what it’s like to get everybody in your family together at one time no. You just don’t know if it’s going to be combustible, or just simmer. I did find a lot of repetition, which wasn’t terrible, but to me wasn’t necessary. But I love everything about her as an author.

[Sara Irons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christmas chaos .. well it could have been worse. But through all the chaos there is also love.

The characters are done very well and the world building is wonderful. All of our main characters coming together for the Christmas in May surprisingly made for an event worth having.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun Filled Holiday

Since Christmas did not go as planned Cassandra decides to celebrate in May, secret Santa and all. This story was exciting as all supernatural species come together for the holiday. I could not get enough of this intriguing read. It was full of humor, romance and craziness that make the enjoyment of this story more than delightful.

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[DMA · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautifully quirky Christmas read, full of unique characters and troubled relationships which span decades. This is such a full on emotional read that I cant recommend it highly enough! Enjoy

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cassandra wants to make new memories, and has a Christmas party in May. Each of the couples in this story have quite the histories and together they make one big family, even if some of them don’t like each other very much. A truly great story- loved it!

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isn’t this how every family event is? LOL I loved this. If there isn’t bickering and disgruntled people, then you’ve done something wrong. This was such a fun novella. I laughed and let myself enjoy the holiday banter with them. Absolutely too cute.

[Nicole Deanne Veracruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who would have thought, after reading this entire series, that all the past characters would get together for Christmas in May? I enjoyed this book immensely.

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[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christmas in May. A time to heal and move forward from the past. The challenge is met with heartfelt feeling and hurts that run deep. It’s raw and not uplifting but nothing is more beautiful than forgiveness.

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[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

In someways this reminded me of my family at Christmas with the chaos, minus the supernatural part. There was so much going on in the book but in a good way. I liked seeing it through Ivan’s eyes.

[Smutty Demi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good characters and a very likeable plot! I really had a lot of fun with this one so I would definitly recommend!.

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